How to travel from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss, Iceland

The distance between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DettifossTröllaskagi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 38,010($275)
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Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Dettifoss.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss

There are several options for getting from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 38,010 ($275) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 5,270 ($38).

The distance between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ISK 5,270 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 38,010 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. We recommend that you drive to Dettifoss. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dalvík, Akureyri - Hof and Jökulsá á Fjöllum. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Strætó run regular bus services between Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss. We recommend that you take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Jökulsá á Fjöllum. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Dettifoss is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tröllaskagi and Dettifoss. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ISK 38,010 ($275).

How do I get from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss

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Transport options from Tröllaskagi to Dettifoss
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
ISK 38,010($275)
4 times a week241km (150 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
ISK 5,270($38)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Dettifoss

The following major airports near Dettifoss offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Dettifoss
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Dettifoss
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
357km (222 miles) from Dettifoss